The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) 120d BluePerformance
€ 32,800
BMW 125d (12 - 15) 125d
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 120d BluePerformance and the 125d are absolutely identical. Both are 170.2 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120d BluePerformance
125d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120d BluePerformance
125d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

120d BluePerformance
125d
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

120d BluePerformance
125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 hp
215 hp
125d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d

Performance

120d BluePerformance
125d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

125d

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d BluePerformance
125d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
48 mpg
125d
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
659 mi
120d BluePerformance
687 mi
659 mi
125d
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d BluePerformance
125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft